4. Comments on Proposed Decision

The proposed decision of ALJ John S. Wong in this matter was mailed to the parties in accordance with Public Utilities Code § 311 and comments were allowed pursuant to Rule 14.3 of the Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure. Opening comments were filed on January 9, 2009, by SoCalGas, and reply comments were filed on January 16, 2009, by Exxon Mobil and IP et al. All of the comments have been reviewed and considered, but no changes to the proposed decision were required.